Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.978 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (Dinar 5.210) | Dinar 2.920 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 (Dinar 1.848) | Dinar 1.045 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (Dinar 0.324) | Dinar 0.636 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (Dinar 2.030) | Dinar 1.361 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (Dinar 1.123) | Dinar 1.413 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 2.742 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (Dinar 1.205) | Dinar 0.804 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (Dinar 0.647) | Dinar 0.354 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 1.326 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.57 (Dinar 0.967) | Dinar 0.767 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (Dinar 0.788) | Dinar 0.507 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,807 (Dinar 1,058) | Dinar 465 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,893 (Dinar 713) | Dinar 325 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 103 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,058 (Dinar 775) | Dinar 335 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,510 (Dinar 569) | Dinar 242 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 54 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 13 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 122 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 39 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dinar 5.673) | Dinar 3.257 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.763 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 14 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 17 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 38 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $164 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 34 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,957 (Dinar 8,650) | Dinar 8,899 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (Dinar 0.386) | Dinar 0.234 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 10 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.48 (Dinar 2.064) | Dinar 1.773 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 15 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 2.638) | Dinar 2.526 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.64 (Dinar 1.747) | Dinar 1.873 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (Dinar 1.865) | Dinar 2.355 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.52 (Dinar 1.703) | Dinar 1.064 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.09 (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.279 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.339 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 9 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (Dinar 137) | Dinar 21 | + 547% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 33 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 5.558) | Dinar 5.986 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (Dinar 2.625) | Dinar 2.524 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (Dinar 2.250) | Dinar 2.897 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $401 (Dinar 151) | Dinar 280 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (Dinar 0.115) | Dinar 0.161 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 32 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 3.817) | Dinar 2.883 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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